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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.48, 267.25 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.48, 267.25 and 123.80 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.48 : 267.25 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.48/267.25 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.48x = 267.25 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.48x = 33,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,086.39/178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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